Tarun Bharat Sangh

Women's groups have been established to maintain the water harvesting structures and actively participate in the planning and resource management processes at the village level. These groups are also involved in biodiversity conservation and health initiatives, building on the women's traditional knowledge of herbs and enabling them to become healthcare providers for the community. TBS trains women from these groups to become teachers at the learning centres.

It provides training to NGO staff, establishes the credibility of traditional water harvesting structures, supports public advocacy against repressive Government Acts, acts as a mediator between the Government and civil society, and influences water-related policies at various levels. TBS has formed the Rashtriya Jal Biradari, a network of individuals and organisations dedicated to water issues, and launched the Nadi Bachao Abhiyan (Save the Rivers Mission) campaign to protect and restore rivers in India.

It has worked to open Government primary schools and engage the community in the supervision of these schools. TBS encourages literate youth from one village to teach children in other villages lacking formal education infrastructure, providing extensive training to these community teachers. TBS also assists in the construction of school buildings and provides educational infrastructure. To address the challenges faced by girls in accessing education and their disempowerment, TBS runs alternative learning centres called "Tarun Shalas." These centres serve as both schools for children and learning centres for adult women, providing a platform for discussions on rights, responsibilities, gender equality, and sustainable development. It also helps reduce child labour and creates a demand for education.TBS is actively involved in environmental education for adolescents, raising awareness about issues such as climate change, ecology, and natural resource management.

It prioritizes water and forest conservation as the foundations for progress. TBS engages communities by promoting water management through rainwater harvesting structures called "Johads." Over 10,000 structures have been restored, leading to recharged wells, increased biomass productivity, and improved agriculture. TBS also encourages communities to revive forests, conserve natural resources, and develop sustainable systems for fuel and fodder needs. It facilitates decentralized decision-making and promotes a sense of shared commitment to community ecology and economy.